St Mark Catholic Elementary School vs Westheights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 372 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
Westheights Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
480 students
| Measure | St Mark Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario | Westheights Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1057 of 3,871 | #1741 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1057 of 3,871 | #1741 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 390 | 480 |
| Enrolment | 390 | 480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stmark.wcdsb.ca | wsh.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.3 vs 54.6).
- •Westheights Public School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 390.
- •St Mark Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Westheights Public School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mark Catholic Elementary School better than Westheights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mark Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 54.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Mark Catholic Elementary School and Westheights Public School?
About 372 m in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Mark Catholic Elementary School: 390. Westheights Public School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Mark Catholic Elementary School and Westheights Public School rank in Ontario?
St Mark Catholic Elementary School is 1057th of 3,871 and Westheights Public School is 1741st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).